What is the coolest Bangkok souvenir? There are certainly a lot of gifts to choose from, but most of these are more interesting than cool. Food, aromatherapy and Muay Thai stuff can be found at just about every gift shop in the Thai capital and they are all fine souvenirs.
But if you’re on the hunt for something different, something unique, it will take more than a stroll through Chatuchak Park to find it. The good news is that Interesting Asia might be able to save you some time on your search for the coolest Bangkok souvenir.
Meet Chok Dee bags, the coolest Bangkok souvenir
The coolest Bangkok souvenir should be unique and embrace the city’s heritage while also being somewhat practical. After all, what good is something if you’re never going to use it again?
The Chok Dee collection from Bangkok Tales has all these qualities and more. Back in the day, Chok Dee bags were seen all around Bangkok. They were typical paper bags with a logo on it featuring words and unique logos. Just about everyone used them in Bangkok decades ago.
While most people still recall these bags fondly, they had disappeared from daily life long ago. That was until Bangkok Tales brought them back with a modern twist. Instead of using paper, they use all-natural, locally sourced jute to create the bags which feature updated Chok Dee logos.
And while these bags look cool, you won’t understand the full meaning without knowing what Chok Dee means. In Thai, Chok Dee translates to good luck. These aren’t simply bags, they are lucky bags.
You could say Chok Dee bags are Bangkok’s original lucky charm. It takes the allure of Bangkok’s storied past and weaves it with the positivity that Chok Dee represents. Chok Dee bags from Bangkok Tales are not only coolest Bangkok souvenir, but also the luckiest. After all, good luck is in the name.
Chok Dee bags come in all shapes and sizes so there is something to match your style. What’s more, these make the perfect gift for friends and family back home. Not only are you giving them something cool, but they’re getting a Bangkok souvenir that will bring them good luck. It certainly beats a rabbit’s foot and Chok Dee bags are easier to find than a four-leaf clover.
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You can find Chok Dee bags at Terminal 21, Siam Discovery, Absolute Siam and King Power Mahanakhon. Visit their social media accounts for more information.
